BMW K1200GT
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| BMW K1200GT ( 2nd Generation ) | |
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| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
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| Also called | GT |
| Production | 2006– |
| Predecessor | K1200GT (2003–2006) |
| Class | Sport touring bike |
| Engine | 1157 cc liquid-cooled transverse mounted inline 4-cyl DOHC |
| Power | 152 hp (113 kW) @ 9500 rpm |
| Torque | 96 ft·lbf (130 N·m) @ 7750 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, enclosed driveshaft with two universal joints;2.82:1 drive ratio |
| Rake, Trail | 29.4°, 112 mm (4.4 in) |
| Wheelbase | 1,572 mm (Template:Convert/) |
| Dimensions | L 91.3 in (2,320 mm) W 39 in (990 mm) |
| Seat height | 32.3 in (820 mm) |
| Weight | 549 lb (249 kg) (dry), 622 lb (282 kg) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 6.3 U.S. gallons (24 litres) including 1 gallon reserve |
| Similar | Honda ST1300, Kawasaki 1400GTR, Yamaha FJR1300 |
The BMW K1200GT is a sport-touring motorcycle made by BMW. The second generation K1200GT, introduced in 2006, uses essentially the same inline-4 engine as the BMW K1200S sportbike, which held the world speed record in 2005 for its class at 173.57 mph (279.33 km/h),[1] and the K1200R. The new model is lighter and more powerful than the first generation K1200GT, which was introduced in 2003.[2]
Standard features include adjustable seat, handlebars, integral ABS, panniers and electronically adjustable screen. Available options include: electronic suspension adjustment (ESA), xenon light, on board computer including oil level warning, automatic stability control (ASC), heated seat, heated hand grips, tire pressure monitoring (TPM), cruise control and anti-theft alarm
[edit] References
- ^ BMW K1200S Sets New World Land Speed Record. webBikeWorld. Retrieved on 2007-10-28.
- ^ BMW redesigns the K1200 GT - 17% more power, 11% more torque, 6% less weight. Gizmag (11 March 2006). Retrieved on 2007-10-28.
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